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Hopalong

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Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Reply #105 on: October 09, 2025, 05:26:44 PM »
Will TOTALLY bear with you, (((((Amber)))))).

Board wouldn't load for me either, earlier today, but seems to have gotten over its hiccoughs.

I've driven friends for their cataract procedures several times, same for my mother in her 80s, and without exception they've all come out twinkly eyed and thrilled with their new sharper, clearer vision.

I get you ID rumbling about it, but of the senses, this has to be your sense that is most precious and most worthy of full-on protection. That's all you're doing. You're protecting your eyes and yourself from creeping problems that just go away when they're dealt with.

Good for you. You'll be admiring B's ear hairs in no time, girl.

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Hops
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Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Reply #106 on: October 10, 2025, 09:52:50 AM »
<giggle>

Yeah, some of my vapors are moving on. I'm still terrified of the actual surgery, but Hol convinced me it's OK to mention, in general terms, that I'm a trauma survivor and have a strong fight reflex to the surgeon and anastheisologist. And I have B, who deals with this on an even more serious level.

I hope this posts! I'd tried my copy/paste trick a couple times but it's been getting frustrating since the site won't load most of the time or posts won't go through. It's not me; other sites are working fine.
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Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Reply #107 on: October 11, 2025, 12:24:38 PM »
Hmmm. Seems like things have settled down with the board. Fingers crossed!  ;)

No real news to report - which is a good thing. Things are rocking right along. Surgeon consult is next week - then we'll see how long I wait for surgery date(s). My temp glasses should be in a couple weeks too. I should hear next week about lift install/delivery. Wood racks are almost full and plenty in reserve. I think I'm going to order some black plastic and cover the garden this fall. It's offend Holly's sensibilities - but she ain't faced with the weed problem I have.

Hops - remember way back when you were wishing there were tiny home retirement communities? Someone's done it; all women, too. It's on YT. I don't know if they have support services - handyman, medical, etc - but that seems pretty easy to organize & maintain. I s'pose the owners could pay a maintenance fee (like a condo) for that stuff.
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Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Reply #108 on: October 11, 2025, 01:16:35 PM »
Wow, I can see it now: Women's Mountain with Amber the landlord.
B might lose his mind but boy, would it keep you busy!

There are lots of tiny home villages, from the video trails I follow. Very appealing, and once established, people seem so happy in them. I think it's a wonderful alternative.

Glad you're settling down about the surgery, and superb advice from Hol so your doctors are well informed. That's exactly the right thing to tell them, imo.

Hope you don't have long to wait, or meet happy cataract-liberated people in the meantime. You are safe. You will be safe during and after. They are helping. Good mantra, maybe. They are helping.

Wish I could.

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Hops
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Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Reply #109 on: October 12, 2025, 05:17:44 PM »
Hi Amber,

"Hmmm. Seems like things have settled down with the board. Fingers crossed!"

Still problems!  Working on it with the web host...

Take care,

Richard

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Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Reply #110 on: October 13, 2025, 07:19:49 AM »
Then patience is the word of the week, Dr. G! Sometimes it's something simple. Sometimes it's not.
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Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Reply #111 on: October 13, 2025, 07:54:46 AM »
Amber, my sister just had both eyes done.... cataract surgery went easy and 2 days apart. 

My surgeries were farther apart, but went well. 

Pro's, you'll appreciate....
1.  You'll get true blue back.  Wonderful, as I adore blues.
2.  Vision correction. I chose moni vision.  Far sighted in right eye. Near in left.  Neither is perfect, but will survive in apocalypse with ok, uncorrected, vision, imo. 

I will say, my brain despised having imperfect vision and mono vision for a good long while.  I admit....I demanded the doctor UNDO it, and wanted contact lenses BACK.  He demanded I try it out.  It's what I have now, and I acclimated...my brain acclimated....I need readers, but am ok without distance correction. I need it, but make do.

I should have gone back for a touch up, but couldn't make myself go.  You should avail yourself, as it will likely be offered.

My sister just enjoyed her touch up, and is so glad she did.

Will say this .....my brother had mono vision first, and was frustrated when operating heavy equipment.....it was an adjustment for him.  It would be, for you, also.

I suggest you ask your doc for Ativan, or something to calm your Nervous System before surgery, if allowed. 

I remember seeing things, during surgery.... which was ok, but.....not ideal.

That's happened before.  I think my body metabolizes drugs quickly?  It's a thing.  Docs and nurses very freaked out when I tell them things they did, during surgery.  If course, you'll be Uber loopy, perhaps difficult to wake/get moving, IF they increase the anaesthesia, IME.  It's a balance.

After surgery, maybe figure out how to center up toilet, before sitting.  You'll likely fall half-into the tub, or floor, many times, post op.....you won't be able to trust your instincts, so stop, line things up, then carefully place your weight.  Only a suggestion.

Will be ok.

Lighter




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Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Reply #112 on: October 14, 2025, 07:01:19 AM »
How would you describe mono vision? I've seen people saying they chose near or far sighted and use readers as needed, but not this mono. Don't see the actual surgeon till next week. Lots of people seem to be thrilled with the results - so that's calming me down.
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Re: Farm Journal - 2025
« Reply #113 on: October 14, 2025, 01:46:32 PM »
You sound so steady on, Amber.
I know KNOW you're going to sail through this.

It works. It's proven. It's got very low risk.
Half the oldsters (no offense) you see on a sidewalk
have probably had it done.

If you're confident about your professionals, you'll
be able to trust and let go. Fill your head with
whatever soothes you and have a jolly dream.

And you'll have an AMAZING nap afterward. B and
Hol and Knuckles will take good care of you.

hugs and calm,
Hops
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